Author: Jim McGuiganPublisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Has 'coolness' conquered our economy?
Author: A Year with Swollen Appendices
Author: Brian EnoPublisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571364624
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The diary and essays of Brian Eno republished twenty-five years on with a new introduction by the artist in a beautiful hardback edition.'One of the seminal books about music . . . an invaluable insight into the mind and working practices of one of the industry's undeniable geniuses.'GUARDIANAt the end of 1994, Brian Eno resolved to keep a diary. His plans to go to the cinema, theatre and galleries fell quickly to the wayside. What he did do - and write - however, was astonishing: ruminations on his collaborative work with David Bowie, U2, James and Jah Wobble, interspersed with correspondence and essays dating back to 1978. These 'appendices' covered topics from the generative and ambient music Eno pioneered to what he believed the role of an artist and their art to be, alongside adroit commentary on quotidian tribulations and happenings around the world.This beautiful 25th-anniversary hardcover edition has been redesigned in the same size as the diary that eventually became this book. It features two ribbons, pink paper delineating the appendices (matching the original edition) and a two-tone paper-over-board cover, which pays homage to the original design.An intimate insight into one of the most influential creative artists of our time, A Year with Swollen Appendices is an essential classic.
The Fate of the Artist
Author: Eddie CampbellPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781596431331
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In his latest graphic novel, Eddie Campbell conducts an investigation into his own sudden disappearance.In wildly comical reenactments of incidents from his curious life, his part is played by an actor. With audacious literary sleight of hand, heputs words into the mouths of those who knew him. Clues aresought in artistic blow-outs from the history of all the arts. And all the major players, even down to Monty the dog,get their own daily strip and Sunday page in yellowed newspaper sections from an imaginary long ago.In this creative mining of the rich resources of the comic strip language, Campbell gives us a complex meditation on the lonely demands of art amid the realities of everyday life.
Youth Cultures in the Age of Global Media
Author: Sara BraggPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137008156
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book explores the impact of globalisation and new technologies on youth cultures around the world, from the Birmingham School to the youthscapes of South Korea. In a timely reappraisal of youth cultures in contemporary times, this collection profiles the best of new research in youth studies written by leading scholars in the field.
Author: Edward GarnerNew Words
Author: Orin HargravesPublisher:
ISBN: 0195172825
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Hundreds of words and expressions enter American English every year. Many of these words wither and die before being written or spoken by more than a handful of people, but a respectable number survive. As the language changes, expanding to make room for new words, including slang, words borrowed from other languages, acronyms, and jargon, Oxford lexicographers are there, taking notes and writing definitions. A perfect companion to any dictionary, this book has more than 2500 new words and definitions, presented with the precision and accuracy that readers expect from Oxford, the most trusted name in reference. Book jacket.
People I Want to Punch in the Throat
Author: Jen MannPublisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345549988
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A debut collection of witty, biting essays laced with a surprising warmth, from Jen Mann, the writer behind the popular blog People I Want to Punch in the Throat People I want to punch in the throat: • anyone who feels the need to bling her washer and dryer • humblebraggers • people who treat their pets like children Jen Mann doesn’t have a filter, which sometimes gets her in trouble with her neighbors, her fellow PTA moms, and that one woman who tried to sell her sex toys at a home shopping party. Known for her hilariously acerbic observations on her blog, People I Want to Punch in the Throat, Mann now brings her sharp wit to bear on suburban life, marriage, and motherhood in this laugh-out-loud collection of essays. From the politics of joining a play group, to the thrill of mothers’ night out at the gun range, to the rewards of your most meaningful relationship (the one you have with your cleaning lady), nothing is sacred or off-limits. So the next time you find yourself wearing fuzzy bunny pajamas in the school carpool line or accidentally stuck at a co-worker’s swingers party, just think, What would Jen Mann do? Or better yet, buy her book. Praise for People I Want to Punch in the Throat “People I Want to Punch in the Throat is so good that it’ll make you want to adopt all the cats in the world. I’m not sure about the correlation, but it’s that good. It should come with a warning.”—Jenny Lawson, author of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened “Jen Mann has an amazing way of telling stories that will make you cringe and burst out laughing at the same time. From swinger parties to racist toddlers, she makes the suburbs unbelievably funny.”—Karen Alpert, author of I Heart My Little A-Holes “Jen Mann says the things we’re all too afraid to say. Her honest and hilarious writing style reminds me of David Sedaris and Tina Fey.”—Robin O’Bryant, author of Ketchup Is a Vegetable: And Other Lies Moms Tell Themselves “Jen Mann’s shrewd and unrelenting assault on the absurdity of suburban life is an honest peek into the occasional nightmare that is part of living the American dream. I love Jen. I wish she was my neighbor. It’s so refreshing to know that I’m not the only one who wants to punch almost everyone in the f***ing throat.”—Nicole Knepper, author of Moms Who Drink And Swear
Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex
Author: Eva ChenPublisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250780691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Instagram superstar and New York Times bestselling author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes Eva Chen embarks on an all-new picture book venture of jurassic proportions, vibrantly brought to life by Matthew Rivera's rainbow watercolors. Dinosaurs are awesome. Unicorns are, too. So what happens when you combine the best parts of each? Roxy the Last Unisaurus Rex! Join Roxy in all her sassy, steak-loving, glittery glory as she learns about the importance of staying true to yourself, celebrating your differences, and finding friends who love you for who you are.
Author: Arthur James Wells